QC Analyst II
Lonza
Summary
Location: Portsmouth, NH, USA. Shift: Sunday through Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM (2nd Shift).
Job description
QC Analyst II – Cell Therapy
Location: Portsmouth, NH, USA. Shift: Sunday through Wednesday, 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM (2nd Shift).
Join Lonza’s Quality Control team in Portsmouth, NH, where you will help ensure the quality and safety of patient-specific cell therapies. In this role, you will perform critical laboratory testing in a dynamic environment while contributing to therapies that can make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
What you will do
- Perform in-process and release testing on patient-specific material.
- Conduct cell count, viability, endotoxin, and other applicable Quality Control testing.
- Deliver accurate and timely laboratory results to support manufacturing and product release.
- Review analytical data and identify unexpected results or issues requiring escalation.
- Document laboratory activities and test results in accordance with cGMP requirements.
- Support environmental monitoring activities, including plating and incubations.
- Maintain laboratory materials, equipment, supplies, and work areas.
- Collaborate with Quality Control, Environmental Monitoring, Cell Therapy, and Manufacturing teams.
- Contribute to laboratory problem-solving and continuous improvement.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or another relevant scientific discipline, or a comparable combination of Associates and experience.
- Two or more years of relevant laboratory or Quality Control experience.
- Experience working in a regulated laboratory or cGMP environment.
- Experience with biological materials, cell-based assays, or related analytical testing.
- Ability to interpret laboratory data and recognize unexpected results.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work Sunday through Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM in an environment requiring appropriate gowning.
- Flow cytometry experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or another relevant scientific discipline, or a comparable combination of Associates and experience
- Two or more years of relevant laboratory or Quality Control experience
- Experience working in a regulated laboratory or cGMP environment
- Experience with biological materials, cell-based assays, or related analytical testing
- Ability to interpret laboratory data and recognize unexpected results
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work Sunday through Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM in an environment requiring appropriate gowning
- Flow cytometry experience is preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Professional growth opportunities
- Technical skill development
- Four-day workweek
Company overview
Lonza is a pioneering global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a world leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing services. Founded in 1897 in Switzerland, the company has evolved into the first and original CDMO, now operating as one of the largest Western CDMO networks with approximately 19,000 employees across more than 30 sites spanning five continents. Lonza specializes in transforming therapeutic discoveries into life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for patients worldwide. The company's comprehensive services span from early development to drug substance and drug product manufacturing, covering established and emerging technologies including mammalian biologics, small molecules, highly potent APIs, bioconjugates, mRNA, microbial products, and cell and gene therapies. With a focus on cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing, Lonza serves a diverse customer base ranging from emerging biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies, delivering integrated solutions throughout the entire treatment lifecycle.